Solar panels connect to base electric grid

North America's largest solar photovoltaic power system is being activated here Oct. 12, as Nellis and SunPower Corporation commission the first five megawatts of solar-produced power. SunPower contractors have worked the past two weeks to interconnect the first third of the photovoltaic array which

Women Falcons drop three-game volleyball match to Rebels

Playing on the opponent's turf, the U.S. Air Force Academy's women's volleyball team dropped a three-game set to the University of Nevada Las Vegas during a Mountain West Conference game Oct. 6 at UNLV. The Academy's Falcons fell to the Rebels in straight 30-10, 30-15, and 30-20 sets. The Falcons

Aggressors hit the road

More than 150 Aggressor Airmen from the 57th Adversary Tactics Group returned from two successful training deployments to Shaw AFB, S. C. and Eglin AFB, Fla., last week.During the two-week deployments, historically known as "roadshows," Aggressors provided academics and flying training tailored to

Air Force Band of the Golden West performs free patriotic concerts

A prestigious Air Force concert band will perform several free concerts throughout Southern Nevada this month. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend. The 47 members of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West concert band will feature overtures, marches, instrumental soloists and

Domestic violence, wrong on all levels

"Domestic violence cuts across every line of geography and income. Abuse is found in every community in our country -- every community -- and it must be fought in every community," - George W. Bush, president of the United States of America. It is for this reason leaders of Nellis and Creech Air

October promotions

Eighty Nellis  Airmen and non-commissioned officers are being promoted in the month of October.Following individual was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant on Oct. 1: Daniel Trahan with the 99th Ground Combat Training Following individual was promoted to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant

Nellis drivers test their limits at Airmen Autocross and Car Show

Nellis and Creech Airmen were able to put the pedal to the metal and the rubber to the road at the third annual Nellis Airmen Autocross Event, held Sept. 29-30 on the Nellis Air Force Base Flightline. For the second year in a row, an F-16 raced against a high-end sports vehicle. The F-16 Fighting

Nellis leadership declares October Domestic Violence Prevention Month

Retiree Appreciation Day honors past servicemembers

The Retiree Affairs Office hosted the annual Retiree Appreciation Day honoring southern Nevada's military retirees at the Thunderbirds hangar Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event offered an information fair, door prizes, entertainment, and visits to the Threat Training Facility to honor and

Nellis runners make marathon milestones

Perfect running weather, motivating aircraft flybys and team support contributed to competitors' success at this year's U.S. Air Force Marathon where five runners from Creech and Nellis Air Force Bases participated in various races held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Sept. 15. Cols. Marcus